Okay, so I've taken a huge first step and decided to train for a triathlon that happens in my area in July.
But wait, isn't this December? What am I doing training so much now?
Simple, I need to get my endurance up for the race. I bought a book to help me and I've been using the 22 week sprint training plan from Beginnertriathlete.com to get my butt in gear. The plan has me training six days a week for the various legs of the triathlon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday I swim and either run or bike. Tuesdays I bike. Saturdays are running only, and Sundays are biking only.
I also got signed into a strength training program my Y offers called FitLinxx. Basically, you can log every time you exercise via the machines for strength training, and manually log cardio workouts like swimming, running, biking, classes, etc.... at the many kiosks scattered around the gym.
So here's my training Week at a Glance:
Monday: Swim/Run
Tuesday: Bike/ Strength
Wednesday: Swim/Run
Thursday: REST!!!!!
Friday: Swim/Bike
Saturday: Run/Strength
Sunday: Bike
Now, add to that my work schedule of split doubles on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. I also work single shift on Sunday, and any time I am needed for covering other people's hours as well.
I'm also in the process of moving, and then trying to find another place to live because the room mate situation has just gotten out of hand entirely. So yeah, busy girl here!
I get up before 5am most days and I am working usually in the early morning, but days i don't I am at the gym when it opens so i can get in my training then go home or run errands or whatever. Days i work i either get in my workout between my doubles, or after my shift... before if I work a later in the day shift.
My weight is goin the right direction and if things keep up, I will be at or very near goal by the time I hit one year using Jillian Michaels' online diet/exercise program on er website.
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